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Spain: Scientists uncover oldest face in Western Europe

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(Representative Image) The anatomy of Pink's face is more primitive than that of Homo antecessor who inhabited Western Europe around 850,000 years ago © Heiko Rebsch/dpa/picture alliance

The facial bones of an adult nicknamed “Pink,” unearthed in Spain, rewrite humankind’s early history in Europe.

Scientists in Spain have excavated fossilized facial bones that may be from a previously unknown species of the human family.

The bones are roughly 1.1 million to 1.4 million years old, according to research published on Wednesday in the journal Nature.

The discovery makes the adult — nicknamed “Pink” — the oldest face in Western Europe, archeologists said.

The fossil was nicknamed as a reference to English rock band Pink Floyd.

Specimen discovered in 2022

The upper jawbone and partial cheekbone were found in 2022 at the Atapuerca archaeological site in Spain’s northern region.

A team of the country’s scientists have since been at work to find out more about the human ancestor.

The study “introduces a new actor in the history of human evolution in Europe,” said Rosa Huguet, lead researcher at Spain’s University of Rovira i Virgili, during a conference.

The bones were dug at the Sima del Elefante cave site, roughly 250 metres away from where the fossils of Western Europe’s previous oldest human — Homo antecessor — were found 20 years ago.

What do scientists know?

The anatomy of Pink’s face is more primitive than that of Homo antecessor who inhabited Western Europe around 850,000 years ago.

While the Homo antecessor had a slender midface that resembled modern people, the face of of the new fossil is more “projected forward and more robust,” Maria Martinon-Torres, director of Spain’s National Research Center on Human Evolution and study co-author, said.

Pink bears some resemblance to Homo erectus, which is why it has been provisionally named Homo affinis erectus.

Homo erectus lived around 2 million years ago and moved from Africa to regions of Asia and Europe.

The last individuals of the archaic human species died out around 100,000 years ago.

Researchers added that the incomplete fossils were not enough to conclude that Pink belonged to a yet-unnamed ancient human species but said that could be a real possibility.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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